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Valerie Anne Poxleitner, known professionally as Lights, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. She is known for her electropop sound and has released several albums, including "The Listening" and "Siberia." Lights began her career writing songs for other artists before launching her solo career.
Mini Bio
LIGHTS (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner on April 11, 1987) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter known for her unique blend of synth-pop, electronic rock, and alternative music. She began her career writing music for Sony/ATV Music Publishing and gained recognition with her debut album "The Listening" in 2009.
Early Life
Born in Timmins, Ontario, Poxleitner spent her childhood moving around the world with her missionary parents, living in various locations including the Philippines and Jamaica. This diverse upbringing influenced her musical style. From a young age, she showed an interest in music and learned to play various instruments.
Career
LIGHTS started her musical journey by writing for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She independently released an EP titled "Lights" in 2008, which garnered attention and led to her signing with Warner Bros. Records. Her debut full-length album, "The Listening," was released in 2009 and achieved commercial success in Canada. She followed up with albums like "Siberia" (2011), "Little Machines" (2014), "Skin&Earth" (2017), and "PEP" (2022), further solidifying her place in the music industry. Beyond her studio albums, LIGHTS has also released EPs and collaborated with other artists.
Personal Life
LIGHTS is married to Beau Bokan, the lead vocalist of the band Blessthefall. They have a daughter, Rocket Wild Bokan.
Channel Credits
Official YouTube channel for Canadian musician LIGHTS. Watch music videos, vlogs, fan covers, and more.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Valerie Poxleitner?
Valerie Poxleitner, known professionally as Lights, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician known for her electropop sound.
What type of content is featured on the Lights YouTube channel?
The Lights YouTube channel features official music videos, video blogs, fan covers, and more.
When did the Lights YouTube channel join the platform?
The Lights YouTube channel joined the platform in February 2006.
What are some albums released by Lights?
Some albums released by Lights include 'The Listening' and 'Siberia.'
What genre of music is Lights known for?
Lights is known for her electropop sound.
Did Lights start her career as a solo artist?
No, Lights began her career writing songs for other artists before launching her solo career.
What are Valerie Anne Poxleitner's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Valerie YouTube channels collectively have over 17.8M subscribers, more than 5,437.6M views, and have uploaded over 17.7K videos.
First name
Valerie
Middle name*
Anne
Last name
Poxleitner
Nickname
Lights
Birthdate
April 11, 1987
Age 38
Birth location
Timmins, ON, ca
Location
CA
Years active
2006 - present
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